Product classification

HS code for Cordless drill: 8467.21

Tools, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, drills of all kinds.

Classification of cordless drill under HS 8467.21

The classification of a cordless drill under HS code 8467.21 is determined by its primary design as a hand-held tool equipped with an integrated electric motor. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GIR), specifically GIR 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 8467 is dedicated to tools for working in the hand, which are characterized by being designed to be supported and operated by the user's hands during use. The presence of a self-contained electric motor is the defining feature of the 8467.2x series. Subheading 8467.21 specifically identifies drills of all kinds. The term "cordless" refers to the power source, typically a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, but this does not alter the classification because the motor remains self-contained within the tool's housing. This code applies to various hand-held drilling devices, including those with hammer functions or adjustable torque settings, provided they remain portable and hand-operated.

Covers
  • Hand-held cordless rotary drills
  • Cordless impact drills and drivers
  • Battery-powered hammer drills for hand use
  • Rechargeable hand-held masonry drills
  • Cordless screwdrivers with drilling capabilities
Also under 8467.21
  • DeWalt DCD771
  • Makita XFD131
  • Bosch GSB 18V-55
  • Milwaukee M18 FUEL
  • Ryobi P208

Codes often confused with 8467.21

Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these tools under HS code 8459.29, which covers other drilling machines. However, heading 8459 is reserved for machine tools that are typically stationary or designed to be mounted on a stand or the floor. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8501, which covers electric motors; while the drill contains a motor, the finished tool must be classified under 8467 as a complete functional unit. Additionally, if the tool is pneumatic rather than electric, it would fall under 8467.11.

8459.29Machine-tools; for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled84.59Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 845885.01Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)84.67Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor8467.11Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion)

Top exporters and importers of HS 846721 (the code used for cordless drill), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846721 (the code used for cordless drill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 846721, not only cordless drill.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.4B
  2. 2 Germany $422M
  3. 3 Romania $288M

World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $578M
  2. 2 Germany $453M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $243M

World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for cordless drill

Brazil classifies cordless drill under NCM 8467.21.00: HS 8467.21 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about cordless drill

What is the HS code for Cordless drill?

The HS code for Cordless drill is 846721 (Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; drills of all kinds). The correct HS code for a cordless drill is 8467.21, which covers hand-held tools with a self-contained electric motor specifically for drilling.

How do I classify Cordless drill for customs?

Cordless drill is classified under HS code 846721 — Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; drills of all kinds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are the batteries classified with the drill?

When imported together as a set for retail sale, the batteries are typically classified under 8467.21 along with the drill. If imported separately, batteries are classified under 8507.60.

Which countries are the top exporters of cordless drill (HS 846721)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846721 (the code used for cordless drill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.4B, 51% of world exports), Germany ($422M) and Romania ($288M). World exports came to about $4.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of cordless drill (HS 846721)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846721 (the code used for cordless drill) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($578M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($453M) and the United Kingdom ($243M). World imports came to about $4.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Cordless drill the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846721 for Cordless drill is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for cordless drill in Brazil?

In Brazil, cordless drill (HS 846721) is classified under NCM 8467.21.00.